The long-awaited Children’s Museum of Phoenix is finally going to be opening on SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2008! Acting on the principle that learning is a joy, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix’s mission is to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grown-ups who care about them. With hands-on, interactive exhibits designed for children ages birth to 10, the museum will focus on learning through play, with emphasis on early childhood education and school-readiness. The museum is located at 215 N. 7th Street, downtown Phoenix, at the SE corner of 7th Street and Van Buren in the historic Monroe School Building.

     The building will feature four exhibit areas to appeal to different levels of child development. A Place to Grow will have exhibits for young children from birth to three years, including things to stack, touch and explore that allow parents to see their children in action and experience their child's learning. A Place to Work incorporates imaginative role-playing with a grocery store, bank, mechanical shop, and a costume shop complete with a stage. A Place to Live will feature exhibits that demonstrate the cultural diversity of Phoenix and the rest of the world. A Place to Create will have activities such as printmaking, drawing, painting and ceramics using quality art supplies with Artists in Residence. Visit their website and check out their calendar of events, interesting articles, and activities.

JOIN US FOR OUR FREE GRAND OPENING WEEKEND CELEBRATION!

Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th
9am to 4pm daily

Admission will be FREE all weekend!

Download your FREE TICKETS here!

This is a timed ticketed event. We are expecting a large number of opening weekend guests and encourage you to download your tickets prior to your visit. This will ensure timely access into the Museum upon arrival. Thank you!

PARKING
Onsite parking at the Museum for opening weekend will be limited. Free additional parking is available on some downtown streets.

For your convenience, the Museum will be providing free shuttle service -- for opening weekend only -- from the following garages (parking fees will apply):

Arizona Center
Heritage Square
Civic Plaza East Garage

Admission (effective June 17th)
Members: Free
Non-Members: $9.00
Children under the age of 1: Free

Museum Hours
Tuesday-Sunday: 9am to 4pm
Closed: Mondays

http://www.childrensmuseumofphoenix.org